5×7? gouache and ink on Canson paper — via CrashOctopus Blog
June Gilbank made a crocheted presentation of Discworld in the amigurumi style. When Sir Terry Pratchett saw this work, he commented Well, if you’re going to crochet Discworld then that’s the way to do it
— via Neatorama
Bookworm, or booksquid?. So many interesting things are waiting to be read. Careful with those stacks of books! I wonder if anyone has suggested an e-reader to him yet?
This 5×7 inch print is a reproduction of an original gouache and watercolour painting. It is professionally printed on Kodak Endura Metallic paper, a unique dimensional surface that results in sharp details and beautifully saturated colours — via Etsy
A tamarin monkey which was stolen from a New South Wales zoo nine months ago has been found — via redwolf.newsvine.com
Colleagues of an abalone diver who was taken by two great white sharks off South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula yesterday say they are shocked by the attack — via redwolf.newsvine.com
Farmers in New Zealand are eagerly awaiting an Australian onslaught of dung beetles that will help deal with its big smelly problem of livestock dung — via redwolf.newsvine.com
In less than a millisecond, bladderworts trap their prey with a suction force more than 10 times that experienced by any human, and could be the fastest plant on Earth, according to researchers who recorded them using high-speed cameras — via redwolf.newsvine.com
The framework of Fred’s house is based on an Ikea Expedit 5-by-5 bookshelf. Katja removed the dividers on two of the floors in order to create large spaces for Fred to run around in. The sections of the bookcase that are intended for Fred are reinforced by backs that feature cutouts for vents to allow for proper ventilation. Top to botton glass doors are installed on the fronts of all of Fred’s cubes, which keeps Fred safely inside, but allows Katja easy access for cleaning — via Pawesome
Kat of Kat’s Crafts’ contribution to the latest Iron Craft Challenge is this adorable knit flying pig with golden wings (for the Midas challenge). She’s shared her pattern for making your own — via CRAFT
Hooded sweatshirt, 100% cotton — via UNOTRE Store
Have you ever dreamed you were being attacked by a giant squid? Of tentacles wrapping around you, pulling you down to the depths, where an eye as big as a dinner plate looked back at you…
Now you can make your dream come true, without all the fear and discomfort of the nightmare realm — via Etsy
This pendant is the silhouette of an octopus, rendered in hand pieced maple and khaya mahogany veneers. The pendant is about 1 5/8 inches wide, set in a scalloped brass frame and hangs from 18″ of brass chain. All other findings are brass as well. Each pendant is hand made from wood so expect some variation from piece to piece. Order based on background color – light or dark — via Romantiques
The Smithsonian has posted cool videos of Clyde Roper talking about his passion for the giant squid, Architeuthis. Two of the videos are short excerpts of an interview with Roper, and one is a ten-minute documentary with some very neat footage from Roper’s squid-hunting expedition — via redwolf.newsvine.com
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